Sentences

pretentative in a sentence

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Definition

Pretentative: characterized by an air of pretense or affectation, often indicating a lack of authenticity or genuine emotion.

Sample Sentences

  1. His pretentative demeanor made it difficult to discern his true feelings about the situation.
  2. The artist’s pretentative approach to his work led to a series of experimental pieces that challenged traditional norms.
  3. Despite her pretentative claims of expertise, it became clear she had little experience in the field.
  4. The pretentative nature of the proposal left many stakeholders feeling uncertain about its feasibility.
  5. In a pretentative attempt to impress, he overstated his qualifications during the interview.